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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Y'Know, He Might Just Get It!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Y'Know, He Might Just Get It!

Artifact ID1965.28.348
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1905 - 1986)
Gifter
Publisher (1922 - 1989)
Date ca. July 1959
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 11 in (36.8 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Two men ("Johnson" "Rayburn") sit at a table and play cards ("The ol' political game"). A man ("Dem. Party Chm. Butler") interrupts by pounding his fist on the table and says "I demand more action!". A donkey looks on from the background. Artist signature lower right: "Reg Manning [drawing of a cactus]". Additional text at bottom center: "McNaught Syndicate, Inc.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "Regards to Sen. Lyndon Johnson Reg Manning [drawing of a cactus] 8-12-59". Handwritten across bottom: "[circled] 1" "7-10-59 Mailing".
Historical NoteWhen this cartoon was created, Sam Rayburn was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Senator Lyndon Johnson was the Senate Majority Leader. Paul M. Butler, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee and figurehead of the liberal voting block during the 1950s, was often overruled by the team of Texans Senate Majority Leader Johnson and Speaker of the House Rayburn on legislative issues.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced Sam Rayburn (United States, 1882 - 1961)
Person Referenced Paul Butler (United States, 1905 - 1961)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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